Prepare for the test
Develop summary sheets of the course material information.
Focus on key words, events, vocabulary, concepts
Organize and categorize the material, then review When taking the test
Respond directly to the question or directive
Focus on keywords and ideas called for
Eliminate those that do not directly address the information requested in the test item
Respond and write concise answers
Connect key facts into short sentences according to the test instructions
If you can think of several answers
let the instructor know. The instructor may give you a clue to the correct answer he/she's looking for
A guess made with common sense
could get you more test points than if you leave an answer blank
1. To Do: Go to this link and practice the skill of summarizing. You summarize when writing short answer tests. http://www.studygs.net/tsttak5.htm
Develop summary sheets of the course material information.
Focus on key words, events, vocabulary, concepts
Organize and categorize the material, then review
When taking the test
Focus on keywords and ideas called for
Eliminate those that do not directly address the information requested in the test item
Connect key facts into short sentences according to the test instructions
let the instructor know. The instructor may give you a clue to the correct answer he/she's looking for
could get you more test points than if you leave an answer blank
1. To Do: Go to this link and practice the skill of summarizing. You summarize when writing short answer tests.
http://www.studygs.net/tsttak5.htm